Week 15 is about to get underway in the NFL, and for the Chicago Bears, the focus is not only on their matchup but also on other critical games around the league that will shape their 2025 NFL draft positioning. With a current top-10 pick on the horizon, the Bears are in a prime position to make a game-changing selection. However, there are several key matchups that could shift those draft standings in either a positive or negative direction. The aim is simple - get the highest pick possible.
So, who should Bears fans be cheering for and against in Week 15 to maximize their draft chances?
Before diving into the matchups, it is essential to grasp the Bears' current draft position. Sitting with a record of just (insert record), the Bears possess the (insert pick position), behind teams like the (insert teams), who have had extremely disappointing seasons so far. Should those teams continue losing, and the Bears win some more games, it lowers their chances of a premium pick.
Now, let us examine which games to root for and which ones to root against in Week 15.
Games to Root For:
- Insert team name (opponent of a NFC or AFC division rival), Bears need their rival to lose this matchup to move up in NFC or AFC standings in their division.
- Texans (opponent of some team), If they win against (insert nfl team), then there's room for Bears in the higher pick bracket as Texans are going to get a higher opportunity for winning games as this is a 2vs 13 matchup so both are relatively close in power.
Games to Root Against:
- Insert a team (division rival or recent foes), the Bears want to defeat this team this season and is playing currently, defeating those teams gives less likelihood for the Bears to lose pick chance.
Bears fan will closely follow these games to monitor their draft pick opportunity in a competitive division.